Vehicle Technician

Lookers Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Belfast is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to join their team. The role involves conducting vehicle health checks, servicing, and repairing vehicles using advanced equipment. Competitive OTE of up to £42,600 includes a basic salary and bonus potential. The position offers excellent career progression, additional training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to discounted tech purchases

Qualifications

• You need to have prior experience in a workshop environment.
• You should be self-motivated and eager to learn.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle health checks with the latest technology.
• Service vehicles according to guidelines and customer requests.
• Carry out additional repairs authorized by the customer.

Skills

Prior experience working within a workshop

Self-motivated and ambitious

Full UK driving licence

Completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

MOT licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician – Belfast Vauxhall

Monday-Thursday 8.15am-5:00pm, Friday 8.15am-4pm, Saturday 9-1pm on a rota basis.

OTE up to £42,600, including £34,000 - £36,000 basic per annum + £6,600 bonus potential

Charles Hurst, Belfast Vauxhall is recruiting for a Technician to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside our other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services, and carrying out any additional repairs. We want to be as inclusive as possible and we welcome flexible working hours.

Here at Charles Hurst, you will be reporting to the accomplished service manager, Colin Scott where you will be given on-going support to ensure that you have the tools needed to be able to perform to the very best! We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes, as well as Hybrid & Electric training to accelerate your career further!

Our technicians play a vital role within our Service team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success. If youre a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology
• Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
• Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer
• Warranty repairs are per the manufacturers guidelines and relevant write up is complete
• Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a workshop
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, with the ability to work to the highest standards
• Full UK driving licence
• Completion of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• MOT licence would be a bonus
• Having previous experience of working with the brand would be advantageous, although not essential as full brand accreditation training can be provided

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and were committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. Thats why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.